Palash Chandel, son of BJP MLA Narayan Chandel from Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa, who was arrested on Thursday in an alleged rape case, was released on bail after furnishing a bail bond of ₹25,000. Palash had secured anticipatory bail from the high court earlier. A female teacher from a tribal community has accused him of sexually exploiting her for years, promising marriage.